Marketing Assistant / Lead Generation
- Posted 28 January 2026
- Salary £25k - 29k per year
- LocationBirmingham
- Discipline Technology
- Reference176354
- Contact NameJordan Watkins
Job description
Marketing Assistant/Lead Generation – Birmingham – £25,000–£29,000
A Birmingham-based social media agency is looking for a Marketing and Lead Generation Assistant to work closely with senior leadership and support business growth, new client acquisition, and brand visibility.
This is a varied, fast-paced role suited to a proactive and organised individual with a strong interest in sales, marketing, and agency growth. You’ll support lead management, outreach activity, content creation, and pitch preparation, while gaining exposure to senior decision-making and commercial strategy within a growing agency environment.
Key Responsibilities
Organise and manage inbound and outbound sales leads, maintaining accurate trackers and CRM documents
Research prospective clients, brands, industries, and new market opportunities
Support follow-ups, proposals, and pipeline management
Manage diaries, meetings, and preparation for client pitches
Take notes, track actions, and ensure follow-ups are completed
Create and schedule LinkedIn and social content to support agency growth and personal branding
Write and refine outreach messages across email, LinkedIn, and direct messaging
Contribute ideas to improve outbound strategies and stand out in competitive markets
Create and adapt pitch decks using Canva, ensuring presentations are on-brand and commercially strong
Support social media and influencer-related activity, turning opportunities into timely content
Maintain strong organisation across outreach, bookings, deadlines, and documentation
Requirements
A confident, proactive self-starter with strong organisational skills
Comfortable supporting sales activity, outreach, and new business conversations
Strong written communication skills, particularly for short-form outreach and social content
Experience in a marketing, social media, influencer, or agency environment
Confident using Canva, CapCut, and social scheduling tools
Strong attention to detail across tracking, budgets, and deadlines
High energy, commercially minded, and keen to grow a long-term career in sales or marketing
Benefits
Hybrid working once established
Monthly bonus scheme
Direct mentorship and exposure to senior leadership
Clear progression and development support
Additional time off around Christmas and on your birthday
Regular team socials and a collaborative agency culture
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